This talk by historian Albert Perris illuminates the fascinating history Newlands House, once home to Lord Kilwarden, which was later occupied for a number of years in the mid-19th century by Joshua Jacob, the eccentric founder of the White Quakers, and his community of religious followers. The eccentric White Quakers (White Friends) embraced extreme simplicity and communal living. The talk will be held at Castletymon Library, Tallaght, Wed 27th May 6.30.p.m.

Albert Perris is a writer, blogger and regular columnist with The Echo newspaper. He is the author of two books relating to Tallaght, A Ramble About Tallaght-History, People, Places (2023) and Since Adam was a Boy – An Oral Folk History of Tallaght (1999). This talk is free but booking is required.

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